Pensilbano (en. Pencil case)

pen-sil-ba-no

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A container for pencils and other writing implements.
Students always bring a pencil case to school.
Laging may dalang pensilbano ang mga mag-aaral sa paaralan.

Etymology

derived from the English word 'pencil' and the Tagalog word 'bano' meaning to come home or to reside.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Get supplies from the pencil case
Retrieve supplies from the container of pencils.
Kumuha ng gamit sa pensilbano

Related Words

pencil
An object used for writing or drawing.
lapis
supplies
Things used for a specific purpose.
gamit

Slang Meanings

very handsome or beautiful
Your pencil guy/girl is so hot!
Ang pensilbano mo naman, ang hot!
show-off or arrogant person
He's the pencil guy in the group, always being so extra.
Siya lang naman ang pensilbano sa grupo, lagi na lang ang arte.
like an arrogant celebrity
He looks like a pencil guy, like a model celebrity.
Mukhang pensilbano siya, parang artista sa modeling.